Magazine Designer – Editorial Layout & Production

About the role

Newsweek is seeking a Magazine Designer/Art Editor to lead the visual storytelling of its flagship print magazine. The role combines strong editorial layout expertise with end‑to‑end production management, ensuring each weekly issue meets the highest visual standards.

Key responsibilities

• Design weekly long‑form feature stories and editorial layouts for the print magazine, maintaining top‑tier visual quality and composition.
• Oversee the production cycle of each issue, coordinating with editors, the art director, and photo teams to meet tight weekly deadlines.
• Prepare print‑ready files, ensuring technical and editorial standards are met.
• Support adaptation of content for digital formats and create bespoke illustrations for the brand website.

Required profile

• 4+ years of professional experience in magazine or editorial design, preferably in a fast‑paced newsroom.
• Exceptional layout skills with deep understanding of grid systems, visual hierarchy, and publication structure.
• Excellent written and spoken English and flexibility in working hours.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Knowledge of Figma, Canva and PowerPoint (plus AI design tools).